Mappin and Webb Oak and Silver Plate Arts and Crafts Tea Caddy c1880

Description

Heading : Oak and silver plate Aesthetic movement Mappin and Webb tea caddy
Date : c1900
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Decoration : Oak box with silver overlay decoration and cover. Naturalistic floral and avian decoration to the cover and a diagonal panel accross the fron tof the box. Four bun feet. Handles attached at lion escutcheon. Original key.
Size :  12.3x11x12cm
Condition : Good. there is one screw missing to the dexter flank and a little wear to the base
Restoration : None
Weight : 634 grams

An identical example has been found with a Mappin and Webb mark to the base. unfortunately on this example it has rubbed.